Gainesville horse properties

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Looking for Gainesville horse properties? Finding an equestrian property for sale in the Gainesville area is easier than you might think. Equestrian properties can be found in Gainesville and its surrounding communities including Alachua, High Springs, Archer, and Newberry.

Horses in residential neighborhoods

It’s not unusual to find horses in residential neighborhoods in Gainesville and throughout Alachua County. Here’s a look at several equestrian neighborhoods in our area. Because neighborhood rules are always subject to change, make sure to verify community restrictions for the subdivision you’re interested in.

Alachua Highlands (Alachua)

The horse friendly community of Alachua Highlands is south of the town of Alachua on County Road 241. Less than 20 miles from UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida, Alachua Highlands features homes built between 1981 and 2015 on lots ranging in size from 2.5 to 10 acres. Alachua Highlands is located next to Shaw Farms, also an equestrian friendly neighborhood.

Charleston (Alachua)

Tucked away along NW 143rd Street (County Road 241) in Alachua, the gated enclave of Charleston features homes built between 2004 and 2017. This horse friendly community is located approximately 14 miles from UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida.

  • Nearby: Publix Supermarket at Steeplechase, Town of Tioga, Jonesville Tennis Center, San Felasco Hammock Preserve equestrian trails.
  • School zoning: Alachua Elementary School, Mebane Middle School, Santa Fe High School.

Cinnamon Hills Estates (High Springs)

The gated horse friendly community of Cinnamon Hills Estates features homes built between 1997 and 2020. Cinnamon Hills Estates is less than 10 miles from the clear blue waters of Poe Springs, Gilchrist Blue Springs, and Ginnie Springs.

  • Nearby: Downtown High Springs, S&S Food Store, Sunrise Food Mart.
  • School zoning: High Springs Community School, Santa Fe High School.
Equestrian property in Gainesville
Equestrian property in Gainesville

Farms of Kanapaha (Gainesville)

Featuring homes built between 1977 and 2004, Farms of Kanapaha in SW Gainesville is located approximately 8 miles from UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida. Its close proximity to all things Gainesville while feeling a world away makes this a popular community for horse lovers.

  • Nearby: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Publix Supermarket at Williston Plaza, Veterans Memorial Park, Butler Plaza, Celebration Pointe.
  • School zoning: Idylwild Elementary School, Kanapaha Middle School, Gainesville High School.

Hayes Glen (Gainesville)

The Hayes Glen neighborhood in SW Gainesville features homes built between 1989 and 2013. Located close to the neighborhoods of Haile Plantation, Oakmont, and Wilds Plantation, the equestrian community of Hayes Glen is approximately 9 miles from UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida.

Marlboro Farms (Newberry)

Tucked away in a small enclave close to Town of Tioga, Marlboro Farms is located approximately 14 miles from UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida. This equestrian community features homes built between 1975 and 1990. Bridle paths are located throughout the neighborhood.

  • Nearby: Publix at Steeplechase Shopping Center, Dudley Farm Historic State Park, Jonesville Tennis Center.
  • School zoning: Alachua Elementary School, Oak View Middle School, Newberry High School.

Shaw Farms (Alachua)

Adjoining the horse friendly community of Alachua Highlands, Shaw Farms features homes built between 1985 and 2000. Its close proximity to San Felasco Hammock Preserve affords access to miles of equestrian trails to explore. UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida are less than 20 miles away.

  • Nearby: Hitchcock’s Supermarket, Downtown Alachua, Publix Supermarket at Alachua Market Place, San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park.
  • School zoning: Alachua Elementary School, Mebane Middle School, Santa Fe High School.

Stonegate (Alachua)

Gated equestrian community with riding and walking trails approximately 16 miles from UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida. Homes in Stonegate were built between 1998 and 2016.

The Trails (Newberry)

Offering miles of fenced walking, riding, and jogging trails, the gated equestrian community of The Trails in Newberry feels a world away while offering convenient access to all that Gainesville has to offer. Homes in this horse friendly community were built between 1998 and 2018. UF Health Shands Hospital and University of Florida are within a 16 mile drive.

  • Nearby: Watermelon Pond Wildlife and Environmental Area, Dudley Farm Historic State Park, and Publix at Steeplechase Shopping Center.
  • School zoning: Archer Elementary School, Oak View Middle School, and Newberry High School.

Wyngate Farms (Gainesville)

Located along County Road 241, this gated equestrian community with riding and walking trails features homes built between 1976 and 2009. Wyngate Farms is approximately 13 miles away from UF Health Shands Hospital and the University of Florida.

  • Nearby: Jonesville Tennis Center, Tioga Town Center, Publix Supermarket at Steeplechase, and San Felasco Hammock Preserve equestrian trails.
  • School zoning: Meadowbrook Elementary School, Fort Clarke Middle School, and Buchholz High School.

Not in Subdivision

Not everybody loves subdivisions because many subdivisions are subject to the rules of homeowner associations (HOAs). People who are looking for horse properties but don’t want to live in an HOA should take great comfort in knowing that a lot of equestrian properties in Alachua County aren’t in subdivisions.

School zoning

Because zoning is always subject to change, make sure to verify school attendance zoning information with Alachua County Public Schools at (352) 955-7700.

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